Bucks Mill Brewing
Named after Bucks Mill in Detroit Lakes, MN. We are locally sourced. Independently minded. Boldly flavored. We can not wait to toast a beer with you.
Shady Hollow Flea Market
Shady
Hollow Flea Market, has welcomed
shoppers for more than fifty years. With up to 100 vendors operating across 3.5
acres, it’s a must-see for fans of antiques, vintage finds, locally made goods, and repurposed décor. Shady Hollow Flea Market is open every weekend from
Memorial Day through Labor Day and every Saturday in September.
Roasted Pub & Eatery
Visit us in downtown Detroit Lakes where there’s something for everyone – featuring wood-fired pizzas, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fresh seafood, pasta, craft beers, cool cocktails, fine wine, local roasted coffee and bakery!
Universe in the Park
The starry summer skies await you and your family! With staff from the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics at the University of Minnesota, come outdoors at Shepard Farm in Cottage Grove for a closer look at outer space.
SWCTC 40th Anniversary Block Party
For the past 40 years the South Washington County Telecommunications Commission (SWCTC), the local community media center located in Cottage Grove, has been capturing the south east metro. Creating videos, recording podcasts and curating the local cable TV channels that showcase our residents, businesses and events. To celebrate our four decades we’re throwing a HUGE block party and YOU’RE invited.
- Tour the SWCTC television studio
- Live music on the Junction 70 patio by BZ3 Organ Trio featuring Deb Brown
Our Wild Neighbors - Monarchs
Bring your family to Shepard Farm and spend an hour with “Our Wild Neighbors.” This month, let’s meet monarchs! Of all the butterflies in the world, Minnesota has chosen the monarch as its state butterfly. Learn about the fascinating life of monarchs and how citizen scientists are helping to uncover more about this extraordinary insect.
One Family Fest
This Labor Day Day weekend, swing by One Family Fest at Kingston Park in Cottage Grove to taste some delicious street eats and cultural cuisines and shop the vendor fair.
One Family is a nonprofit organization that hosts annual Memorial Day and Labor Day Sports Fests here in Cottage Grove. They bring a variety of food trucks with them for everyone to enjoy.
NEW this year is the vendor fair! Browse handcrafted items, goodies and services from local makers and businesses.
Grab a picnic blanket or pop up a chair while you sample foods and cheer on the teams playing.
Evening at Shepard Farm
Join Dodge naturalist Mick Garrett for a farm tour of Shepard Farm in Cottage Grove! Meet farm animals as you explore the historic barn, poultry pens, bee apiary, and wide pastures.
Preregistration is required. Registration typically closes the day before the program at 12 p.m. Program fees are final and transfers are not permitted.
Artisans in the Street
Come downtown to flex your creative muscles and see what lovely things our local artists have to offer! You'll also have a chance to use your real muscles to square dance outside Peter's Biergarten.
Latin Dance Night with Salsa del Soul
Come on down to Third Street for Salsa In The Street 2024 on Friday, September 20!
Get ready for another Street Dance!! Mark your calendars, because this one’s going to be HOT. Downtown Winona will be spinning and grooving to the sounds of live music and dancing at the much-anticipated fall dance “Salsa In The Street!”